MAXWELL DAVIES MANUSCRIPTS. Vol. lxxi. Songs to words by Dante (J27), ‘for baritone & smallish orchestra’ (f. 1v); 1967. Sketches and drafts in short score, with indications of instrumentation; dated Barters Town, Feb. 1967 (f. 2). With sketches (ff.... 1967
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Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
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Prolific poet, Florentine exile, and advocate of the Italian vernacular's destined role in the diffusion of literature, philosophy, and political thought. Dante's Divine Comedy proves its importance as a testimony to the beliefs, customs, and the contemporary experience of the late medieval period whose sense of vision prefigures the first signs of Renaissance civilization. This collection original works, criticial works, and memorabilia remains the largest of its kind outside of Italy (Enciclop...